Jake The Snake 2006
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A great cyclocross bike made by Kona. I bought it in the beginning of 2006. As of 2018 it still runs fine with minor changes and upgrades, mainly tires, rims, and drive train.
Kona Jake The Snake 2006 details
| Partname | Stock modelname | Upgrade modelname | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame size: | 56 cm | |||
| Frame tubing: | Easton Ultralite Race Aluminium | |||
| Fork: | Kona Project Two TB | |||
| Crankarms: |  TruVativ Elita Cyclocross 130mm | |||
| Bottom Bracket B/B: | File:Cyclocross truvativ gpx bb.jpg Truvativ Elita Cyclocross Crankset / BB 48/39t 175mm GPX - English/BSA 68mm, chainline 51mm | |||
| Pedals: |  Shimano PD-M505 and Shimano SM-PD22 Flat Pedal Cover Kit | |||
| Chainrings: | 39T, 48T 5-bolt 130mm |  FSA Pro Road Double Chainring, 38T, 48T 5-bolt 130mm | ||
| Rear freewheel cassette: |  Shimano Deore HG50 12-25T 9-Speed, 12.13.14.15.17.19.21.23.25 |
 Shimano Ultegra 6500 12-27 9-Speed Road Cassette, 12.13.14.15.17.19.21.24.27 |
 Shimano Alivio/Tiagra HG400 11-28 9-Speed Cassette, 11-12-13-14-16-18-21-24-28 teeth, for HG 9-speed chain | |
| Spoke protector guard: | Shimano YF-FH32 26T-30T 32H, transparent, 4 hook, OD 5.5 inch / 139.7 mm, ID 58 mm | |||
| Chain: | Shimano CN-HG53 9-Sp | Shimano CN-HG73 9-Speed Chain | Shimano XT HG93 9-Speed Chain, 116 links (really needed 114 links) | KMC X9 93 9 Speed Chain, 114 links - measured 112 links is a good fit, 110 fits too on f48/r27, final length should be 112 links (f48/r28) |
| F/D: |  Shimano 105 FD-5501-F-S Parts Setup | |||
| R/D: |  Shimano 105 RD-5501-GS Black Parts Setup | |||
| R/D guide and tension pulley wheels: |  Y-5UN 98060 and Y-5UN 98070 | |||
| Headset: | Aheadset STS -2K + spacer | |||
| Dropout hanger: |  DH41 Bianchi, Diamondback, Redline - with or without extra lip | |||
| Shifters: |  Shimano 105 ST-5510 Black - repair guide | |||
| Gear-shift wire: | Steel Ø1 mm | |||
| Gear-shift housing: | Black Ø4 mm, 2x 60 cm front + 1x 32 cm rear | |||
| Brake wire: | Steel Ø1.5 mm | |||
| Brake housing: | Black Ø5 mm | |||
| Brake Levers: | Shimano 105 w/Tektro RX-2 levers | |||
| Brakes: | Avid Shorty 4 canti-lever | Shimano Deore XT BR-M770 M70R2 Alu Cartridge Type Brakes? or Shimano S70C Brake Pads? | BBB TechStop BBS-16T brake pads | |
| Handlebar: |  Easton EA30 31.8 mm round | |||
| Stem: |  Easton EA30, 31.8x90mm |
Easton EA30 4-bolts stem, 31.8x105mm | ||
| Grips: | Black Cork | |||
| Front hub: |  Shimano Deore HB-M510 32h Front Hub | |||
| Rear hub: |  Shimano 105 FH-5501 Freehub 32-spoke | |||
| Spokes: | Stainless 14g 32-spokes | |||
| Tires: | Nokian Ravagozzi Cross 700x35c 35-622 | Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Touring Tyre 700x35c 440g | Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Road Bike Tyre 700x32c Folding Bead | |
| Rims: |  Mavic Open Sport 32-spokes Aluminum Clincher 700C | |||
| Tubes: | Continental Quality Road Inner Tube 700x28-37C Presta 42mm 140g | Continental Tour 28 All Tube 700cx32-47C Presta 42mm | ||
| Brake pads: | Shimano Exchangable XTR-XT-LX-Deore-DXR M70R2 Brake Pads | |||
| Saddle: |  WTB Rocket V Street Smart | |||
| Seatpost: |  Easton EA30 post 27.2mm | |||
| Seat clamp: | Kona Clamp | |||
| Cycle computer: | - | Sigma BC1609 STS - Black | Sigma BC812 ATS - Black (returned, too basic) | |
| Color: | Orange & Black | |||
| Weight: | 10.5 kg? |
Possible upgrades
- Mavic, Open Sport, black, 32H, wheel
- Eyewear:
- Optic Nerve, Banshee, pearl carbon, 3 lins-set, eyewear
- Rudy Project, Freeon, carbon/smoke, eyewear
- Shimano, Galaxy, carbon, eyewear
- Easton, EA30, 105 mm, stem
- Easton, EA90 stem [1]
- Easton, EC90X, fork [2]
- Easton, EC70 seatpost [3]
- Scud, SP-R161 Carbon/Alu seatpost [4]
- Saddle:
- Tire:
- Shoes:
- Sidi Dragon 2 SRS Carbon
- Shimano M540 padels [11]
- Blackburn, Airstik Long Neck, minipump
Geometry Jake The Snake
| Frame size: | 56cm |
| Head angle: | 71.5° |
| Seat angle: | 72.5° |
| Top tube: | 56.3cm |
| Chain stay: | 43.5cm |
| Head tube: | 15cm |
| BB height: | 29cm |
| Standover: | 32.3inch - 82cm |
Bikes
- Hard Rocx C3 SL - aluminium
- Kona Jake The Snake 2005 - aluminium
- LeMond Poprad - aluminium
- Surly CrossCheck - steel
- Bianchi Volpe 2006 - steel
- Redline Conquest Disc R - aluminium
- Bianchi Axis 2005 - steel
- Specialized Tricross - aluminium
- Surly LHT - Long Haul Trucker - steel
- Kona Jake The Snake 2006 / UK - aluminium
- Cannondale Cyclocross - aluminium
- Trek XO-1 - aluminium
Accessories
- Shimano SH-M072 Off-road shoes
- WTB Cross Wolf Race tire
- Ritchey Speedmax Cross tire
- Fizik Aliante Carbon saddle
References
Websites
- Cleats
- Frame Size
- Cyclocross
- Bikesforums.net
- Kona Unit and Jake The Snake
- Bikepedia
- Buying a Bike
- Kona 2005 Catalog
- Rivendell Bicycling 101
- Kona 2006 lineup
- So, everyone. Let's see your 'crossers!
- PeterR flickr photos, JTS 05 / JTS 05
- JTS 2006 picture
- Hard Rocx Håndbok
- Cyclocross World
- RoadBikeReview
- MTB Review
- Dialing In Your Cyclo-cross Bike / Tire And Wheel Choices For 'cross / The little details
- Wrench Science sizing system (right)
- Bike Tune-Up Guide
- New bike and Maintainance tips
- Links to clubs and useful sites
- Cycle Components
- Fitting Your Bike
- Revisionist Theory of Bicycle Sizing
- Roadbikereview.com - user review of equipment
- Cyclocross FAQ's and best tips
- Fitting your bike in four simple steps
- Bikeradar.com - user reviews
Threads
- Jake vs Jake The Snake
- JTS in road-mode
- Binachi Volpe or 2005 Kona JTS
- Disc on JTS, pictures
- Kona Jake Serie - Biggest tire size
- Kona 2006 / 2006 Jake the Snake
- But are they really cyclocross bikes?
- Do I really need a cyclocross bike?
- Looking for specific CX tires
- Sizing and cyclocross bikes
- Tires for road and loose dirt
- Road tires on my cross?
- Simple vs complex carbohydrates
- What makes a cross bike a cross bike?
- 2009 Cross Bikes, post them up
